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Old 02-02-2012, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Indiancreek
I like 68 to 72 best ( well 63 to 67 but thats not the question) with a 73 close behind. Not thrilled with my 78, but I have it anyway.
May I ask why you're not thrilled with your 78? I am looking into buying one and was just curious.
Old 02-02-2012, 07:51 AM
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I don't like the big rear window and I want a 4 speed. Other than that there isn't anything I don't like about it. In fact I bought a 75 4 speed a couple weeks ago. So the 78 is for sale in a couple weeks. I have bought a new interior for it and need to get it insulated and the interior installed. I'm ordering the window rebuild kits for it as I have taken them out and may as well install the new stuff since it's out anyway.
Old 02-02-2012, 09:57 AM
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I prefer the 76 with the sugar scoop rear window. Every time I take the car out shopping/shows, the first response or comment made is "there is the LAST STINGRAY" !!!!
Old 02-02-2012, 10:21 AM
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i love every part of my 77 except her tail. i do love chrome, but when it comes to something sleek like our cars, i appreciate that the later 70s didnt include chrome. and i love the pre 78 flat back window, but that damn slope down butt... so basically im 90 percent pro 77 lol



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Originally Posted by Thanxs
I prefer the 76 with the sugar scoop rear window. Every time I take the car out shopping/shows, the first response or comment made is "there is the LAST STINGRAY" !!!!
76 was the last year "stingray" was splayed across the fenders, so i do agree with your fans.. youre a lucky man for owning a true stingray, i know there were no changes from your 76 to my 77 aside from the new steering wheel and power steering coming standard (amongst a few other barely noticeable commodities), but that badge your fenders carry is one to be proud of brother

Old 02-02-2012, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by roytheroach
76 was the last year "stingray" was splayed across the fenders, so i do agree with your fans.. youre a lucky man for owning a true stingray, i know there were no changes from your 76 to my 77 aside from the new steering wheel and power steering coming standard (amongst a few other barely noticeable commodities), but that badge your fenders carry is one to be proud of brother

Yes!
Old 02-02-2012, 01:04 PM
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I agree with Corey 68. love my 68's unique interior,4 gills,4 tail lights. I also probably have the only 68 with all 4 tail lights monitored with 4 fiber optics. Have had it 38 years now.
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Originally Posted by Indiancreek
I don't like the big rear window and I want a 4 speed. Other than that there isn't anything I don't like about it. In fact I bought a 75 4 speed a couple weeks ago. So the 78 is for sale in a couple weeks. I have bought a new interior for it and need to get it insulated and the interior installed. I'm ordering the window rebuild kits for it as I have taken them out and may as well install the new stuff since it's out anyway.
Nice, thanks! Good luck with the sale!
Old 02-20-2012, 03:28 PM
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Whatever floats your boat, the early model c3s (chrome bumper cars) usually cost more and have more horsepower, later model c3s have less horsepower more structurally sound. After years of building the c3, gm could see any changes it needed to make. I would stay away from the 68, it had problems that any first year of a model will have.
Old 02-20-2012, 05:02 PM
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Old 02-20-2012, 05:08 PM
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I have owned a 73, 79, 77, 76.
I would like to have a 72 small block, but I think I like the 79s.
Colors would be reds or dark colors.
Old 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM
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I have to show some love for the 74/75 Convertibles, but would dearly love to have a 1970 LT-1 Convertible.
Old 02-20-2012, 10:48 PM
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This question..... Which year gen C3 do you guys prefer?

is like asking a bar full of guys ? .... what kind of women do you like ?

same answer...... We like them All !!
Old 02-20-2012, 11:16 PM
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I like '68-'72 and '80-'82.
'73-'79 remind me of anteaters
Old 02-21-2012, 09:59 AM
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That's like asking which of the Miss America contestants I like best. I'd take any of them but each of them probably has an attribute or two that I really like.
Old 02-21-2012, 10:40 AM
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Its all personal preference, but I prefer the 68-72 chrome bumper cars, and the 73 is appealing as well. I happen to stumble across my neglected 72, in dire need of resto, so thats what I ended up with!



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69 for the side pipes. Don't like the egg crate louvers.
Hate the rounded *** on my vette (76), changing it to an 82 rear-end.
I don't care what it costs me in value, it's worth it to me.

Like the 82 in white, beige or off-white.

Lastly, I like any C3 convertible, even 75. Can't believe I said it.

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Old 02-21-2012, 07:30 PM
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I think the 68-72 cars are the best looking, I don't really care for the looks of the later years. In fact, after '72, I don't like any year Corvette until '97!
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Originally Posted by Corey_68
'68... key on the dash, no map pocket/cleaner passenger dash, 4 real tail lights and button doors.
Thats the exact reason i like the 68's (if it said Stingray it would be the best)

i perfer 68-76 but i don't care much for the steering wheels in 76-82's..
Old 02-22-2012, 10:12 AM
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Now in my 40th year of ownership, I know I made the right choice with a '69 ragtop.



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